County/Region: Baltimore County (Pikesville, Owings Mills area)
House Configuration: 11A and 11B
Political Lean: Strong Democrat
Status: Safe Democratic
State Senate – District 11
Incumbent: Shelly L. Hettleman, Democrat
Running Again (2026): Y
Key Issues in District 11
- Education funding and Blueprint implementation
- Public safety reform
- Housing affordability
- Transit investment
What to Watch
District 11 is a reliably Democratic district. The only serious contests are likely to emerge in Democratic primaries rather than in the general election.
House of Delegates – District 11
11A
Democratic-leaning suburban district.
Democrat
- Cheryl E. Pasteur – Incumbent
- Sanders Nico
11B
Also strongly Democratic.
Democrat
- Jon S. Cardin – Incumbent
- Dana Stein – Incumbent
- John C. Gordon
Primary battles will likely determine the delegation makeup.
MDBayNews Analysis
District 11 reflects core Democratic coalition priorities — education funding, transit expansion, and social policy — making it unlikely terrain for Republican gains in 2026.